Federal records document 106 natural disaster events in the Ridgely, TN area (ZIP 38080). These include 35 earthquakes, 32 hailstorms, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.7M. These events have resulted in 20 recorded deaths and 71 injuries.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (35 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 16, 2024.
There have been 32 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $546.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $28.1M in documented property damage. 20 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 10, 2021.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (64%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
Ridgely has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $31K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2006.
Ridgely has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $330K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ridgely was EF3 Tornado on Apr 2, 2006, which caused $20M in property damage and was linked to 16 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Dec 10, 2021), causing $4.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Dec 10, 2021 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38080 has experienced 106 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (35 events), hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (9 events), and severe wind events (6 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ridgely, TN, with 35 events documented.
Yes, Ridgely (ZIP 38080) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
Ridgely has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $28.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 10, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38080 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 2, 2006. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It resulted in 16 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32.7M in property damage in the Ridgely, TN area (ZIP 38080). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →